I'm convinced predators like Tigers are so ridiculously beautiful so their prey can't help but stare as their last chance to escape ticks away.
Striped felines of un-matched beauty, each of the tigers in the photos below absolutely mesmerize us, captivating our imagination with the intensity of their stares. This is, without a doubt, one of the most spellbinding photo collections we've ever put together.
Scroll down to see the magic for yourself.
Want to see even more amazing photos of tigers? We tried not to over-feature any one photographer even though some had more amazing tiger shots than others, so definitely click here to see more.
This post originally appeared on the 500px ISO blog.